Horticulture Lab Technician: Farm & Greenhouse Ops

Kern Community College District; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Kern Community College District is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support the operation and maintenance of the Agricultural Farm Laboratory, Horticulture Unit Laboratory, Mechanized Agriculture Shops and related instructional labs across animal science, crop science, food science and forestry.

Under supervision, you will prepare materials, assemble equipment, maintain records and inventories, train student workers, and help coordinate lab facilities while ensuring safety and timely support

Qualifications

• Associate degree with agricultural coursework and some lab experience.
• Experience maintaining instructional laboratories is preferred.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and waste disposal recommended.

Responsibilities

• Assist operation and maintenance of multiple instructional labs.
• Prepare materials and equipment for demonstrations.
• Maintain inventories and records of supplies and equipment.
• Train and supervise student workers and staff as assigned.
• Coordinate lab facility usage and vendor interactions as needed.
• Drive to obtain supplies and support campus operations.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Laboratory operations

Record-keeping

Safety compliance

Training staff

Education

Associate degree in Agriculture or related field

Tools

Driving

Computer literacy

Job description

Kern Community College District is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support the operation and maintenance of the Agricultural Farm Laboratory, Horticulture Unit Laboratory, Mechanized Agriculture Shops and related instructional labs across animal science, crop science, food science and forestry.

Under supervision, you will prepare materials, assemble equipment, maintain records and inventories, train student workers, and help coordinate lab facilities while ensuring safety and timely support